Use this checklist to prepare for an inspection. It does not mean that every home in the area has the same construction or termite condition.
Expect more layers in the property history
An established central property may include original construction, additions, converted spaces, patched slabs, older plumbing work, mature landscaping, and records from several owners. Those layers can create access limits and make a written timeline especially useful.
Identify which parts of the structure were added later and where floor level, exterior grade, or wall materials change. Gather any termite, repair, insurance, or transaction documents without assuming older marks prove current activity.
What to have ready for the inspection
Before the visit, collect available pretreatment, warranty, inspection, repair, purchase, and addition records. Photograph the suspected sign and identify the nearest room, exterior wall, utility, patio, or landscape feature.
Give the inspector access to the relevant interior and exterior edges without moving fixed materials yourself. Identify leaks, irrigation, recent grading, attached concrete, storage, or remodeling that may affect visibility.
- Approximate dates of additions
- Prior reports and repairs
- Plumbing or roof leak history
- Areas where grade hides the foundation
- Rooms or structures with limited access
What to ask after the inspection
Ask what evidence was confirmed, which areas could not be inspected, what treatment is recommended, and what written records you will receive.
If the home was treated before, check the original paperwork and contact the company named in it before paying for another treatment. If you need a WDIIR for a real-estate transaction, say so when scheduling.